I've not been married a decade, just 7 years, but this is my third marriage and it has lasted longer than any of the others. I think part of it is that we really talk to each other, not just AT each other, and we listen as best we can.

What I mean is my husband is in the Army, and has been for 22 years, so with 3 deployments in the last 7 years, his hearing isn't exactly what it used to be. It's kind of a joke between us now. He isn't deaf as a stone yet, but he's getting there. :)

The deployments are what made us learn to talk to each other. You can't really do anything else when you are on seperate continents, you know?

SO - I believe open, honest, up front communication is one of the things that keeps a relationship from falling apart. At least it has mine, I don't know about everyone else's. :)

Have a lovely day or evening, where ever you are. I look forward to your comments on this subject.

Mary Kavanaugh